Suchergebnisse

Prologue -- Ratification and the promise of "the man of the people" -- Washington's ascent and the people's assent -- Claiming the presidency for the people in the Jay Treaty Controversy -- Jefferson's "want of firmness" -- John Adams's presidency and the moral fate of the nation -- President Jefferson's nation of dissenters -- To bear arms at the president's call -- A violent man for a violent nation -- Epilogue.